The following points highlights the six important types of millets. The types are: 1. Fingermillet 2. Foxtailmillet 3. Prosomillet 4. Barnyardmillet 5. Littlemillet 6. Kodomillet. 1. Fingermillet: Fingermillet (Eleusine coracana) also known in English as birdsfoot, coracana and African millet is known as ragi in south India, is cultivated for human food in Africa and […]
Millets Types: 6 Important Types of Millets | Millets | Agronomy
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Fingermillets: Production, Growth and Development | Millets | Agronomy
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Area and Production of Fingermillet 2. Growth and Development of Fingermillet 3. Varieties and Seasons 4. Method of Sowing 5. Spacing and Plant Population 6. Nutrient Management 7. Fingermillet Based Cropping Systems 8. Water Management 9. Weed Management 10. Harvesting and Storage 11. Quality Consideration 12. Package […]
Climate and Soil Requirements for Pearlmillet Production | Agronomy
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In this article we will discuss about the requirement of climate and soils for pearlmillet production. Pearlmillet is a short day warm weather crop and is even more resistant to drought than sorghum. No other cereal grows so well in hot dry regions. It is grown in areas that have prolonged dry spells such as […]